Ola Electric’s Roadster X+ Becomes First EV Motorcycle Certified With Indigenous 4680 Bharat Cell
Ola Electric on Tuesday announced that its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+, has received government certification powered by the company’s in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack. In an exchange filing, the company said deliveries of the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh) will begin soon after its approval under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989, by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT), Manesar. The certification marks a significant milestone, making the Roadster X+ the first electric motorcycle in India to secure approval with an indigenously developed 4680 cell-based battery system.
According to Ola Electric, the certification follows an extensive round of safety, electrical, performance and environmental tests mandated by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The validation process covered key parameters such as constructional and functional safety, range, gradeability, braking performance, noise, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Separately, the company’s 9.1 kWh high-energy-density battery pack—built using the same 4680 Bharat Cells—has also been certified by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) under AIS-156 Amendment 4, after clearing tests including water immersion, thermal runaway, fire safety, vibration and mechanical shock.
With this approval, Ola Electric said it is now deploying its indigenous cell and battery technology across its entire two-wheeler lineup, including both scooters and motorcycles. The company has already ramped up deliveries of its 4680 Bharat Cell-powered S1 Pro+ (5.2 kWh) scooters across southern states, and said the Roadster X+ will further strengthen its push toward building end-to-end EV technology in India. A company spokesperson said the certification underscores Ola’s commitment to delivering superior performance, safety and reliability through locally developed battery innovation.
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